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Through compelling imagery, the Syngenta Photography Award aims to draw attention and stimulate dialogue around key global challenges. The award offers photographers an international platform for their work and also provides the opportunity to explore issues of global significance. This year photographers are invited to explore the theme Scarcity-Waste.

Be part of a creative dialogue about our changing planet. The very best photography reaches beyond language. It is a powerful medium for communicating across boundaries, cultures, and different perceptions of the world.

The Syngenta Photography Award is designed for both professional and amateur photographers. There are two categories – the Professional Commission and the Open Competition – with US$65,000 in prizes, including a professional commission with a grant of up to US$25,000.

Entries are judged by a distinguished international judging panel chaired by the author and curator William A. Ewing.

Images from the Award will be exhibited in March 2015 at Somerset House, one of London’s most celebrated arts and culture venues.

The theme of the second Award is “Scarcity-Waste”. It draws attention to arguably the greatest challenge the world faces: how can we ensure there is enough land, food and water for future generations? The resources we use and the waste we create today means we already need the equivalent of one and a half planets.

The application deadline for both the Professional Commission and Open Competition is September 15, 2014.

How to Apply

The Award is free to enter. Applications to the Syngenta Photography Award must be submitted by completing the online application form on the website.

Through video, performance, human-computer interface, virtual reality, and traditional artistic approaches, this exhibition explores the mind's many facets, presenting an expanded field of artistic practice informed by neuroscience.

Made In Calgary: The 2000s SEPTEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 14, 2014 Organized by Glenbow; Curated by Katherine Ylitalo The fifth and final installment in Glenbow’s groundbreaking survey of regional art, Made in Calgary: The 2000s reflects the energy and diversity of the arts community in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Curated from this, Masterworks focuses on exquisite [&hellip

Peter Robertson Gallery, Edmonton presents In the We Manner by Clay Ellis RCA September 11, 2014 – September 30, 2014 Peter Robertson Gallery is pleased to present “in the we manner,” an exhibition of new painting and sculpture by Clay Ellis. JOIN US Thursday, September 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for the opening reception [&hellip

Operae 2014 International Design Festival Call for Designers Operae is an international festival of independent and self-made design, to be held in Turin (Italy) on October 10-12, 2014. A trade-exhibition with meetings, debates, workshops and a massive networking for getting Italian and international designers in touch with professionals and visitors. As it reaches its fifth edition, Operae has become [&hellip

Call for The 3rd Zebra Photography Awards Black and white photography is as simple as it is complex, carefully weaving streaks of light into the black-unknown, giving rise to lines, shapes, textures, emotions and stories. TZIPACis proud to celebrate this magic of black and white photography with The 3rd Zebra Award. Deadline: December 31, 2014 There are [&hellip

2014 International Call for Entry Artist Awards, The Santo Foundation $20,000.00 Awarded to Visual Artists The Santo Foundation is pleased to announce Pablo Helguera as Distinguished Juror for the 2014 Individual Artist Awards. Mr. Helguera, is a New York based artist working with installation, sculpture, photography, drawing, socially engaged art and performance. Helguera is currently [&hellip

IDAS, Calgary CALL FOR FACILITATORS Call for Expressions of Interest: In-Definite Arts is looking to expand its studio curricula, and invites applications from all creative and skilled individuals interested in working with persons with disabilities. Term: Residencies will run for a period of two to four weeks depending on the needs and practice of each applicant. [&hellip

Job Opportunity, Community Investment Assistant, CADA Calgary Arts Development seeks a Community Investment Assistant. This is an entry-level position; salary will be commensurate with experience. The Community Investment Assistant provides essential administrative support to Calgary Arts Development’s Community Investment team, which creates and administers granting programs as well as provides support for arts organizations and artists. [&hellip

Midtowne Gallery, Calgary presents Sandy Kunze & John Zacharias For our September show Midtowne Gallery is pleased to present the artwork of BC artist Sandy Kunze (paintings and ceramics) and Sherwood Park artist John Zacharias (paintings) The show runs from Sept 6 to Sept 27th.Zacharias is a technically gifted painter who is pursuing an impressionistic approach [&hellip

What brings us closer potentially tears us apart. This is the underlying theme of The 404-th Wall, an experimental springboard of new platforms for participatory and new media practices. Hosted by The NewBridge Project and spearheaded by artists Alexia Mellor, Anthony Schrag and Dominic Smith, The 404-th Wall is a satellite project of the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA), taking place in Dubai, 30 October-8 November, 2014. Referencing both Denis Diderot’s term “breaking the fourth wall” in which the boundary between audience and performer is removed, and the dreaded 404 Internet Error Code, The 404-th Wall presents a series of daily live-streamed events between Newcastle and Dubai, and new media interventions in the NewBridge Project Space exploring the connections and tensions created by our ubiquitous screen-based experiences. From Google Hangout Tea Parties, to commissioned new media pieces made visible only when the Internet connection drops, The 404-th Wall investigates our changing modes of communication as our interdependence with our screens increases.

**What we want:

We are commissioning a number of 404 error pages from artists. This is an open call for more pages. Proposed work can be embedded video, animation, interactive, prose, sound, etc. Anything we can embed in the error page. It’s a small commission and what we are really looking for is a playful, inventive take on the usual 404 page.What we are offering:The successful applicant will receive a £200 stipendThe work will be shown both online and in the gallery from 30th October – 8th November whenever things break (that’s what it’s for!) it will remain in use online as one of the website’s 404 pages.

**How to apply:

Please visit [www.404th.com] and use the submission form to apply. Please note, due to time restrictions we can only reply to the successful applicant.

**Deadlines:

• Deadline for Submissions 5pm GMT 10th September• Deadline for delivery of work 1st October• Successful applicants will be informed by 15th September 5pm.

CALL: Urbana Public Art Program (IL)be-and-art.comDeadline: September 5th, 2014 From their call: The Urbana Public Arts Program in Urbana, Illinois is seeking artists to display sculptures in our community. Selected sculptures will be installed in the community metro area. The Public Arts Program will… [ 185 more words. ]

CALL: The 2nd Syngenta Photography Award : Scarcity Wastebe-and-art.comdeadline: Sept 15, 2014 Both Professional & Amateur Categories From their call: The second Syngenta Photography Award invites photographers from all over the world to explore the tensions and relationships between scarcity and waste through… [ 269 more words. ]

Department of Art at the University at Buffalo: Assistant Professor- Graphic DesignJob Posting Number1400552 [https:]]

The Department of Art at the University at Buffalo expects to hire a faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2015.

The Department of Art at the University at Buffalo is dedicated to developing the creative skills of students in studio and post-studio art and graphic design, as well as their academic skills in aesthetics, critical theory, and art history in order to enable students to present their unique visions within the contemporary cultural environment.

Position Summary: We seek an accomplished graphic designer with an innovative, experimental style and a multidisciplinary approach to pedagogy and professional practice. The ideal candidate should have expertise working with traditional and emerging media and be comfortable teaching both art and design students at the undergraduate and graduate level in a liberal arts environment. The candidate should be well versed in contemporary design discourse and foster critical thinking in the classroom. A broad understanding of the role and impact of design on global markets, business and entrepreneurship is beneficial. We are interested in a candidate who will be an inspiration and mentor to students and excited to forge partnerships, networks, and foster opportunities for students' collaborations with the local design community and beyond.

In addition to a strong typographic sensibility, a high level of expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired: information design, experience design, design process and strategy, time-based design, mobile platforms, sustainability and social design.

A flagship institution of the SUNY system, the University at Buffalo is a first tier research university. UB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Position Description: Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester (studio practice and critical seminars) to all levels of undergraduate and graduate art and design students; serving on MFA and MA thesis committees, assisting in the recruitment of graduate and undergraduate students; serving on departmental and university committees; evolving the art and design curriculum; and developing and maintaining a vigorous research/creative profile.

The deadline for applications is December 5, or until the position is filled. However, applicants are encouraged to submit their dossiers early as review will begin immediately.

Applicants should submit all required materials electronically at [https:]]

Minimum Qualifications:-- MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent -- Ability to teach foundational principles and formal methodologies as well as special topic upper level classes -- Artistic or professional recognition in the Graphic Design field -- Potential for national and international profile

Preferred Qualifications:Three years of college level teaching or equivalent professional experience. In addition to a strong typographic sensibility, a high level of expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired: information design, experience design, design process and strategy, time-based design, mobile platforms, sustainability and social design.

Applicants should upload the following to the UB Jobs application:

1. Letter of interest. 2. Full CV. 3. A statement of research interests. 4. Teaching philosophy. 5. URL of Portfolio with examples of professional work and examples of student work 6. A list of 3 references with contact information

Propose an exhibition for Winter 2014/15 at Gallery 263! The Curatorial Proposal Series provides the opportunity for artists of all media and career levels to experiment with the organization and presentation of contemporary art. Open to solo and group proposals, though groups are encouraged. Online submissions only. New England artists eligible: MA, NH, CT, RI, VT, ME.

Deadline to Apply: Sunday October 19, 11:59pmExhibition Dates: Two 4-week long Exhibition options:1. Early December 2014 - Early January 20152. Mid February - Mid March 2015Find prospectus and apply online: www.gallery263.com/cps.phpQuestions? Ask us: contact@gallery263.com

Gallery 263 is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to providing a space for local and regional artists of all mediums to exhibit their work and engage the community.

The International Council of Museums’ International Training Centre for Museum Studies (ICOM-ITC) will hold its 3rd training workshop in Beijing 27 Oct – 4 Nov 2014. Travel grants available for selected international participants.

The workshop is entitled ‘Learning in Museums’. A number of outstanding international experts will give lectures and conduct discussions on topics such as best practices in developing learning programmes and informal learning and several Chinese experts will showcase education programmes from their museums. Hands-on sessions and excursions are also part of the programme.

ICOM, ICOM China and the Palace Museum will award travel grants to international participants attending the training seminar. Both full and partial grants are available.

Candidates should be middle-management staff of ICOM member museums or institutions which have paid their membership dues for 2013 and 2014. They should be fluent in written and spoken English and be aged 45 years or under.

Around 30 participants will be selected for the workshop, half from China and half from other countries. The Chinese participants are selected by the Palace Museum, the international participants are selected by ICOM; both use the same selection criteria.

ICOM-ITC aims to promote research and exchange among museums at an international level and develop the museum expertise of professionals from developing countries, especially those from the Asia-Pacific region.